Taath
Contributor
I just received my Deep 6 Sidemount Regulator package today. The initial portion of my review will obviously not include my dive experience on the regs, but once I dive them I will update to include my report on that.
Ordering / Customer Service Experience
I had some questions prior to my order. I called up and got to speak with Chris. I had asked him about the new part for the DIN version of the 1st stages; the part that would reduce o-ring loss. Chris told me that the parts had come in and he would install it prior to shipping my order. Also asked some Eddy fin questions, to which he helped me pick a size (the correct one too it would seem.)
Overall, great experience. Chris was helpful and answered all my questions. Placed the order and it was shipped the next day. Only minor hiccup, I never received an e-mail shipping notice but I did see the status on the webpage, so no big deal.
Unboxing
Package arrived as expected. I knew it was going to be good when I saw the bright orange packing tape sealing the box. When I opened the box I found my Eddy fins, an orange Pelican style case, a coffee mug and tee shirt. Way to go on the free swag!
I wont talk too much about the Eddy fins as this is a review of the regulators. But everything came packaged up nice and neat. Opened up the hard case and there were the regs. They even came per-assembled. One minor ding here: I'm not sure what sort of voodoo black magic the guys at Deep 6 used to get my regs to fit into that case, however, I'm pretty sure I'm not going to be able to get them back into it. The case is great and seems sturdy, however, it's a bit small for two full reg sets including a 7' hose and the 2" brass and glass SPGs.
Initial Impressions
The regulators just have this awesome feel about them. The first stage feels solid, the coating on it is aesthetically pleasing and feels like it will be very resistant to dents, dings, and scratches. The second stage also feels great. It's got some weight to it, but it's not overly heavy; it feels sturdy and well built. The knobs for the adjustment have a smooth but distinct motion.
The look and feel of the regulators is amazing. My previous regulators were Hollis DC1/212; while they worked well they felt cheap and flimsy. That is NOT the case with the Deep 6.
I hooked them up to my tanks for a quick test. These regs breath amazing.....even dry. They are smooth and easy to draw from, however, as soon as I stopped breathing they sealed up. No leaks, no mess, just perfect delivery of gas when I wanted it.
I am SUPER excited to get these bad boys into the water and give them a dive. Once I get them wet I will report back on their performance. But I can say, if they live up to my initial impression I will be PROUD to recommend Deep 6 to my friends.
Ordering / Customer Service Experience
I had some questions prior to my order. I called up and got to speak with Chris. I had asked him about the new part for the DIN version of the 1st stages; the part that would reduce o-ring loss. Chris told me that the parts had come in and he would install it prior to shipping my order. Also asked some Eddy fin questions, to which he helped me pick a size (the correct one too it would seem.)
Overall, great experience. Chris was helpful and answered all my questions. Placed the order and it was shipped the next day. Only minor hiccup, I never received an e-mail shipping notice but I did see the status on the webpage, so no big deal.
Unboxing
Package arrived as expected. I knew it was going to be good when I saw the bright orange packing tape sealing the box. When I opened the box I found my Eddy fins, an orange Pelican style case, a coffee mug and tee shirt. Way to go on the free swag!
I wont talk too much about the Eddy fins as this is a review of the regulators. But everything came packaged up nice and neat. Opened up the hard case and there were the regs. They even came per-assembled. One minor ding here: I'm not sure what sort of voodoo black magic the guys at Deep 6 used to get my regs to fit into that case, however, I'm pretty sure I'm not going to be able to get them back into it. The case is great and seems sturdy, however, it's a bit small for two full reg sets including a 7' hose and the 2" brass and glass SPGs.
Initial Impressions
The regulators just have this awesome feel about them. The first stage feels solid, the coating on it is aesthetically pleasing and feels like it will be very resistant to dents, dings, and scratches. The second stage also feels great. It's got some weight to it, but it's not overly heavy; it feels sturdy and well built. The knobs for the adjustment have a smooth but distinct motion.
The look and feel of the regulators is amazing. My previous regulators were Hollis DC1/212; while they worked well they felt cheap and flimsy. That is NOT the case with the Deep 6.
I hooked them up to my tanks for a quick test. These regs breath amazing.....even dry. They are smooth and easy to draw from, however, as soon as I stopped breathing they sealed up. No leaks, no mess, just perfect delivery of gas when I wanted it.
I am SUPER excited to get these bad boys into the water and give them a dive. Once I get them wet I will report back on their performance. But I can say, if they live up to my initial impression I will be PROUD to recommend Deep 6 to my friends.
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